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 Kazi Shahadat Kabir (18-36341-1)

 Tasdid Hasan (18-36423-1)
 Samiul Azim (18-36023-1)
 Ahsan Kabir Nuhel (18-36783-1)
 Md Jobaer Hossain (18-36361-1)
 Md Nafim Mahmud (18-36352-1)
Contents

 Introduction
 Schematic
 The plant auxiliaries
 Advantages
 Disadvantages
 Status of diesel power plant in Bangladesh
 References
A generating station in which diesel engine is used as the
prime mover for the generation of electrical energy is
known as Diesel power station or Diesel power plant.
Introduction

The diesel burns inside the engine and the products of this combustion act
as the “working fluid” to produce mechanical energy. The diesel engine
drives the generator which converts mechanical energy into electrical
energy.

The generation cost is considerable due to high price of diesel, therefore,

such power stations are only used to produce small power.

These plants are used as standby sets for continuity of supply to important
points such as hospitals, radio stations, cinema houses and telephone
exchanges.
The plant has the following auxiliaries
(Major)
 Fuel supply system
 Air intake system
 Exhaust system
 Cooling system
 Lubricating system
 Engine starting system
Fuel supply system

 It consists of storage tank , strainers, fuel transfer pump and all day fuel tank.
The oil is stored in the storage tank. From the storage tank, oil is pumped to
smaller all day tank at daily or short intervals. From this tank, fuel oil is passed
through strainers to remove suspended impurities. The clean oil is injected
into the engine by injection pump.
Air intake system

 This system supplies necessary air to the engine for fuel combustion. It
consists of pipes for the supply of fresh air to the engine manifold. Filters are
provided to remove dust particles from air which may act as abrasive in the
engine cylinder.
Exhaust system

 The system leads the engine exhaust gas outside the

building and discharges it into atmosphere. A silencer is
usually incorporated in the system to reduce the noise
level.
Cooling system

 The cooling system consists of a water source , pump and cooling

towers. The pump circulates water through cylinder and head
jacket. The water takes away from the engine and itself becomes
hot. The hot water is cooled by cooling towers and is recirculated
for cooling.
Lubricating system

 The system minimizes the wear of rubbing surfaces of the

engine. It comprises of lubricating oil tank , pump , filter and oil
cooler. The lubricating oil is drawn from the lubricating oil tank
by the pump and is passed through filters to remove impurities.
The clean lubricating oil is delivered to the points which require
lubrication.
Engine starting system

 This is an arrangement to rotate the engine

initially , while starting, until firing starts
and the unit runs with its own power.
Compressed air is used for starting.
Advantages

 The design and layout of the plant are quiet simple.

 It occupies less space as the number and size of the auxiliaries is small.
 It can be located at any place.
 It can be started quickly and can pick up load in a short time.  There are no
standby losses.
 It requires less quantity of water for cooling.
 The overall cost is much less than that of steam power station of the same
capacity.
 The thermal efficiency of the plant is higher than that of a steam power
station.
 It requires less operating staff
Disadvantages

 The plant has high running charges as the fuel (i.e., diesel) used
is costly.
 The plant does not work satisfactorily under overload conditions
for a longer period.
 The plant can only generate small power.
 The cost of lubrication is generally high.
 The maintenance charges are generally high.
Diesel power plant in Bangladesh

German power generation manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions is supplying new diesel
engines for a power plant in Bangladesh and has completed three other facilities in the
nation. MAN Energy Solutions will power the plant in Chandpur with its combination of
four 18V51/60TS and two 20V45/60 engines. Those engines will supply a capacity of
about 125 MW into the Bangladeshi grid. The German company also handled over three
power plants constructed in Bogra and Chittagong. Those together use 15 18V48/60
units combined for about 282 MW in power generation capacity.
References:
1) https://www.electricalengineeringinfo.com/2014/12/diesel-power-station-or-diesel-power-plant-.html

2) https://www.power-eng.com/2020/03/19/bangladesh-power-plants-receive-man-diesel-engines/#gref

3) Google ,Wikipedia and YouTube